Kusumba oil or Kusuma oil is extracted from the seed of the Kusum tree, where its scientific name is Schleichera Oleosa. This plant is also known as Ceylon Oak, Lac Tree and Macassar oiltree.
What Is Kusumba Oil?
Kusumba Oil, Kusum oil or Safflower, an Ayurvedic ingredient that possesses medicinal properties, is used for cooking, lighting and traditional medicine. Its combination with Thanaka powder aids in permanent hair reduction. Kusumba oil with rich omega-6 and linoleic acid, the essential fatty acids and vitamin E offers bundle of benefits to skin.
Kusumba Oil Benefits On Skin
Kusumba ayurvedic oil for skin with wide characteristics like anti-aging, antioxidant, offers benefits like
- Maintains skin moisture
- Occlusive barrier prevents water loss from skin
- Fights free radicals and increases collagen levels
- Reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Supports elastin production
- Calms and soothes irritated, itching skin and minor cuts
Kusumba Oil Benefits On Hair
Kusumba oil benefits scalp health and hair fibers. Some benefits of Kusumba oil include
- Improves hair health as it strengthens and hydrates hair fibers
- Soothes scalp inflammation
- Controls dandruff due to antifungal nature
- Proper head massage into the scalp, stimulates blood flow
For Permanent Hair Removal Method
Generally, women and men experience hair growth on arms, legs, face, underarms. To remove unwanted hair people, use painful methods like razors, waxing, creams which cause skin irritation and discomfort.
Using Kusumba oil with Thanaka Powder helps remove facial hair, painless alternative to waxing and razors. Apply the mixture to the desired areas and leave for at least 40-45 minutes. Stopping nutrient supply to hair roots weakens, become thinner, softer and stops growing after a certain time i.e., hair growth suppression occurs at root level. This is a permanent painless alternative to waxing and razors.
